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Inflation Bites

Four ways that nervous investors can combat inflation

By

Javier Espinoza

September 19, 2011

Nine out of 10 investment professionals are looking to reallocate their cash investments to combat inflation. This is according to an industry survey by Baring Asset Management, which broadly reflects the profound uncertainty that exists across the financial services industry.

The specter of inflation threatens an already feeble recovery in Europe and the U.S. while economic growth in Asia seems poised to slowdown as a result of rising prices, in particular commodities. However, some commentators believe the negative...